Manchester United have taken a significant step towards signing Manuel Ugarte after agreeing on personal terms with the 23-year-old midfielder.
Ugarte, who joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last summer after a promising spell at Sporting CP, is keen to move to Old Trafford despite the club’s absence from the Champions League next season.
Negotiations between Manchester United and PSG are ongoing, with the process expected to take several days before reaching the final stages. Other clubs have also shown interest in the Uruguay international, but United are leading the race for his signature.
Ugarte, represented by Jorge Mendes, who also manages Manchester United’s new signing Leny Yoro, has expressed his willingness to join the Premier League side.
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The player is under contract with PSG until 2028, but his the impressive performances of Manuel Ugarte have kept him on the radar of top European clubs.
Manchester United fans will be eager to see how the talks progress as the club looks to bolster its midfield options ahead of the new season. Ugarte’s arrival would significantly boost Erik ten Hag’s squad as they aim to compete on multiple fronts domestically and in Europe.
The Red Devils finished eighth last season in the Premier League but a crucial FA Cup victory over Manchester City means they will be competing in the UEFA Europa League next season.
